Open Shelf
St. Petersburg, FL

The Story Garden

Heads up: Children's books only; very selective.

Highly curated children's bookstore in St. Pete.

Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Address
Not listed
Pitch method
Form
Terms
Consignment with local authors whose books fit the store's values. A signed agreement with the store's terms is required (per their page, checked 2026-11-03).
Buying model
Consignment
Local only
Yes: Local authors
Carries
Books, Kids
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-11-03

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